Welcome to
TASMAN BAY GUARDIANS
Toitū te mauri ora - ki uta ki tai
Connecting individual actions to achieve collective outcomes for the wai
Whakamana te maunga
Whakamana te wai
He mauri o ngā tangata
Ngā mea katoa he pai
If we look after the water
From the mountains to sea,
It will look after us.
It is our life force.
Our Vision
Intergenerational actions upholding the mauri of the wai.
Tasman Bay Guardians is dedicated to empowering communities and Te Tiriti partners to collaboratively protect and restore our aquatic environments across Te Tau Ihu. Through our three guiding pou—Education, Conservation, and Collaboration—we passionately advocate for and facilitate the improvement of te taiao.
Collaboration
We work alongside community and treaty partners to make a meaningful impact on the environment through mahi tahi (working together). We are providers of the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust Programmes and the Wai Connection Project across Te Tau Ihu.
Conservation
As a group of passionate conservationists and educators, we are dedicated to improving the health of the aquatic spaces across Te Tau Ihu. We believe that effective projects start from the ground up, weaving together local knowledge through mātauranga Māori and scientific research. We work with kura (schools), hapori (communities), and Treaty partners to ensure action is taken to protect and enhance our natural taonga.
Our Stories
Check out what we’ve been up to! Dive into our collection of stories from the community and schools involved in our conservation projects.
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Join us in making a difference!
Whether you’re passionate about marine and freshwater ecosystems or simply want to give back, there are many ways to get involved. Volunteer with us, donate to support our initiatives, become a member to stay informed or sponsor a program to make a lasting impact. Share the positive news of our efforts with your friends and whānau or participate as a citizen-scientist and help us inspire more people to join our cause. Together, we can create thriving, healthy environments for future generations. Your support matters!
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Our Partners & Sponsors
Without you, none of this would be possible. Thank you!
